Cole Bishop S Utah | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Cole Bishop S Utah
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Zone Free Safety | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (86%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 22.1 DOB: 10/24/2002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Zone Free Safety | |
| Last Updated: 04/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2024 | |
| 40 time: 4.45 seconds (86%*) | |
| Age: 22.1 DOB: 10/24/2002 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 84.2 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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77% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 81.2 | |
| Tackling: |
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72% |
| Run Defense: |
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72% |
| Coverage: |
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67% |
| Zone: |
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69% |
| Man/Press: |
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69% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
3rd
Overall Rank:
#90
Position rank:
#19
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| College Games: 34 College Snaps: 1671 | ||
ESPN RATING: 78/100
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247 RATING: 87/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.6 (92%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Tycen Anderson - Toledo |
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83% |
| Trey Dean III - Florida |
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77% |
| JL Skinner - Boise State |
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72% |
Drafted: ROUND: 2 - Pick Number: 60 (BUF)
Draft Profile: Bio
Cole Bishop from Starrs Mill High School was rated a 3-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 3-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Bishop opted to join Utah.In 2021 as a freshman Bishop saw action in 10 games and played a total of 399 snaps at safety for the Utes. He recorded 40 tackles, 9 assists, while adding 21 stops. In coverage Bishop notched up 2 pass breakups, no interceptions, and QB rating when targetted of 107.4. He added 6 total pressures, and 3 sacks on the season.
As a sophomore in 2022 he played in 13 games and logged 685 snaps for the Utes. He made decent 55 tackles, 21 assists, and had 31 stops. In coverage he totaled 2 pass breakups, one interception, and QB rating when targetted of 104.2. In addition he forced 21 total pressures, and 2 sacks during the year.
In 2023 as a junior Bishop played in 11 games and contributed on 587 snaps. He chalked up 47 tackles, 13 assists, and added 22 stops. In the secondary Bishop forced one pass breakup, 2 interceptions, and gave up QB rating when targetted of 66.0. He also logged 12 total pressures, and 3 sacks on the year.
His accolades include being named a 2023 second-team All-America by the College Football Network and a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award. Additionally, his consistent performance earned him recognition in the All-Pac-12 teams over multiple years, highlighted by a first-team selection by Phil Steele in 2023.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Highly versatile, capable of impacting all three levels of the defense, excelling particularly close to the line of scrimmage.
- Exhibits strong instincts with exceptional vision and route recognition, enhancing threat identification.
- Effective tackler with an ability to close ground quickly and deliver powerful hits to the ball-carrier.
- Displays a robust frame with good length, facilitating solid burst in both coverage and pursuit situations.
- Capable of impactful man coverage on tight ends, complemented by a strong drive to crash down from zones.
- Consistently navigates through traffic with ease, showcasing proficiency in knifing into gaps as a box defender.
- Exudes relentless energy, contributing significantly across the field irrespective of his position to the ball.
- Demonstrates notable route anticipation and lateral burst, effectively breaking up plays from off-man coverage.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- While showing good burst, lacks top-end speed for sideline-to-sideline plays, adjusting angles against fast opponents.
- Stiffness in coverage drops with less fluid hip movement, slowing down his ability to cover deep routes effectively.
- Tends to vacate coverage zones in pursuit of making plays, demonstrating below-average discipline in deep safety roles.
- Struggles with maintaining eye balance between routes and quarterbacks, potentially compromising coverage integrity.
- Occasionally overcommits in pursuit, leading to missed tackles and allowing opponents to gain extra yardage.
Scouting Report: Summary
Cole Bishop stands out as a versatile safety whose strengths lie in his instinctual play, solid tackling, and ability to operate effectively near the line of scrimmage. His knack for diagnosing plays and quick closing makes him an asset in run defense and short-area coverage.However, Bishop's transition to the NFL will require adjustments, especially in managing the speed and complexity of professional offenses. His challenges in sideline-to-sideline coverage and potential vulnerability in deep zone assignments could limit his scheme versatility.
With a solid foundation in tackling, play recognition, and the physicality to match up against tight ends and running backs, he has the tools to become a reliable starter. Teams looking for a hard-hitting, smart safety who can energize a defense and disrupt plays behind the line of scrimmage will find value in Bishop's skill set.
Cole Bishop percentiles vs other Safetys (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
How other scouting services rate Cole Bishop (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
73.8
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
20.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.